We see bicycles and tricycles quite a lot in Holmes County these days. Even in the hottest parts of summer, there will be someone out on one of these, in almost any part of the county. The horse and buggy is the iconic image that most of us remember for the Amish, but anymore, it is bicycles, too. And tricycles like this older man has. Now, too, Amish men are driving tractors and lawn mowers around on the roads of the county. Automobiles can’t be far behind.

I think I need a trike….It must’ve been 60 years since I quit riding mine in favor of my then-new red Schwinn two-wheeler. Now at age 67, I’m afraid I might fall off my bicycle and I hardly ever ride it. And, I would guess that my old tricycle, wherever it may now be, is way too small. So, Mr. Gaus, do you know where these Amish trikers are buying their man-sized vehicles? I think I know an old non-Amish dude who needs to check ’em out!

I had a chuckle at some of the replies. But many of us Seniors could use a tricycle since our sense of balance is not the same as when we were many years younger. I’m sure they are cheap to buy, so that probably leaves me out as a customer. So sad. 🙂